We didn't see the northern lights in Alaska — we went in summer when the sun barely sets. So you don't make the same mistake, here's our complete guide: when to go, where to stay in Fairbanks, and how to photograph the aurora.

Maligne Lake is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies and Spirit Island is one of Canada's most photographed spots — but it's a sacred site of the Stoney Nakoda and can only be viewed from a boat. Here's our guide with 10 tips: how to book the cruise, frozen Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake, and more.

Whittier Alaska — a bizarre little town hidden behind a single tunnel, where 270 residents live under one roof in Begich Towers. The gateway to Prince William Sound with 26 glaciers, cruises to Portage Glacier, and sea kayaking among icebergs. A practical 2026 guide.

Alaska isn't a destination you visit for a week and forget about — raw wilderness, glaciers and the northern lights get under your skin. Here are 4 ready-made itineraries for 7, 10, 14 and 21 days plus budget tips, best time to visit, visa info and how to handle bears.

Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska is one of the most dramatic parks in the USA — Harding Icefield, tidewater glaciers, whales, and thousands of puffins. From the dock in Seward, you can embark on a cruise that will leave you speechless. Here are 12 tips on what to see and how to plan 2 days in the park.

Homer Alaska sits at the very end of Sterling Highway — beyond it, there's nothing but deep ocean. This End of the Road on the Kenai Peninsula is home to Homer Spit, the Salty Dawg Saloon, Kachemak Bay State Park, and fly-out bear viewing trips to Katmai. A practical guide for 2026.